Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 55 is 4455.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 81 and 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 62 | 8990 |
| 137 and 116 | 15892 |
| 192 and 135 | 8640 |
| 72 and 99 | 792 |
| 109 and 16 | 1744 |